Thread: Watch Your Bank Accounts

My uncle and his business partner had contracts in Central and W NSW servicing KFC equipment, many days on the road without checking accounts etc.
Went to buy some fuel one day and was declined. Ac had $30K in it!
Rang up his partner expecting an answer from Brazil ; ))
He had NFI.
The bank tracked the trail to a Servo near the ACT. The owner had a skimmer and camera pointed at the keypad.
Doofus used th edetails to purchase stock for the shop
Not so bright.
The bank refunded the money and sought restitution from the miscreant

Since then my ATM/ EFTPOS dance includes; a wipe over searching for pin-hole cameras, covering my pin hand and false keying my pin.
Many puzzled/ annoyed looks from all around.
Now most pads have a "Cover your hand" picture nearby !
Dave.

I had a phone call from my bank last week asking about several internet banking transactions that had been made. Luckily I could tell them that I had made the transactions and that they were legitimate (paying for a second hand ute for work).

Originally Posted by Bushie

Already happening, there was a story along them lines on the TV the other day.

Martyn

if they scan your card how would that be much help if they dont know your pin or the 3 numbers on the back of your card

Its common for banks to question if there are two transactions made on the same day in different countries. I had this happen to me twice, when I flew between countries.

Originally Posted by blue_mini

Not needing to sign is to do with the new paypass that is being brought out. There's a limit to it, usually around $100, but less in places like McDonalds. You can only do it three times in a day, and if you report your card stolen the bank will refund you the value of any paypassed purchases. So it's pretty safe all up, so long as you realise your cards gone.

I bought fuel yesterday and didn't have to pin or sign - yes banks will cover losses but from only when the card is reported. I am going to see my bank tomorrow to get that no sign or pin function removed from my card. If they cannot do it - the account is going to be closed.

I had my bankcard stolen back the 80s when sales less that $30 did not need bank authorisation - sure I didn't have to cover the costs after the loss was reported but I had to pay for the 10 transactions that were done between the time the card was knicked and I reported it missing.

Garry

I also had 3 dodgy transactions appear on my Credit Card last week.

One for 95c from the US Apple Store, one for 74c from another USA merchant and than $1800 from the US Apple Store.

CBA sorted it out quick smart but its still left me with no Debit \ Credit card over the weekend.

Me too.... In the last year both my VISA and Mastercard have been re-issued. - Same thing, tiny purchase in the UK (Never been overseas) for less than $2.00.... C/Wealth bank / Credit Union ringing me and rejecting the attempt.

There is a system of 'one-time' credit card numbers, that are good for a single transaction.... Have'nt chased it up yet as now I only pay on-line via PayPal. But I did see something at a Woolworths store about a 'Pre-Paid' credit card.

In my case, numbers may have been lifted from a couple of internet transactions with Asian-based companies. - Will be looking at the Pre-Paid if I need to go outside PayPal.